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German Shepherd Dog puppies and dogs in Alameda, California

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We'll also keep you updated on Cooper's adoption status with email updates.
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Cooper

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 3 yrs 11 mos
Alameda, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
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Story
Cooper is a male GSD, approx. three years old. He was found running the streets of Stockton in June and picked up as a stray. By July 11, this sweet soul was suffering from kennel stress and was scheduled to be euthanized. Danielle and Peter read his plight and immediately decided to foster Cooper, who was on borrowed time. He was to be euthanized by 5:00 on July 12. Once outside of the shelter and in his foster home Cooper started to relax. And boy did he. He napped and napped like he missed a year of sleep. He slowly met the resident dogs in the house, observed the backyard chickens and peeked at the resident cat, sometimes barking to let him know he saw him. Cooper's silly side started to come out too. He gets the zoomies and seeks out affection from his foster mom and dad with head nudges, paws on an arm or leg, and a lean against them. Cooper is currently living with three older GSDs (two females and a male) and would do best in a home with an older, confident female dog to pal around with. Cooper is potty trained and sleeps in a crate overnight. He is working on leash walking, sit, and how to settle in his crate during the day for short intervals. He will need someone who is experienced, patient, and will keep a consistent schedule with him. This gentle boy is looking to connect with his forever person. FOSTERED IN ACAMPO
We'll also keep you updated on Vinnie's adoption status with email updates.
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Vinnie

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 1 yr 7 mos
Alameda, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Vinnie was found as a stray in Manteca with a severe wound on his hind leg. Thankfully, the leg was not broken, but the vet diagnosed some osteomyelitis in the bone due to infection. Vinnie was prescribed some high-powered meds, and with a lot of TLC, his leg did not have to be amputated. Vinnie is doing very well in his foster home. He is currently living with two dogs (a little female Terrier and a Senior female GSD) and kitties. And although Vinnie is respectful of his foster siblings, he can get a bit rambunctious and forgets his age and size. He is friendly with his foster kitties but wants to "head butt" and play with them so supervision is a must. Daily exercise is a must for this guy! His foster mom takes Vinnie on three-mile walks daily, and his foster dad started taking him on runs. Vinnie is housebroken and crate-trained, although he would rather hang out with the family. FOSTERED IN MANTECA
We'll also keep you updated on Hudson's adoption status with email updates.
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Hudson

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 8 yrs 4 mos
Alameda, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
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Story
Hudson was found as a stray in the Modesto (CA) area and was taken to the Stanislaus Animal Shelter on July 31 . The shelter staff described Hudson as "loving, leans into affection, knows basic commands, is easy-going, calm, takes treats nicely, and appears to be potty trained". He was temp tested with other dogs, and he was "generally neutral, although he was a bit too curious about a small dog in the beginning, but didn't demonstrate any concerning behavior". Sadly, like most Senior dogs, Hudson was constantly overlooked, and by August 30, he was placed on the shelter's euthanasia "Red List". Thankfully, a kind Samaritan offered to foster Hudson. Kris picked him up with one day to spare. He did well riding in a car and while getting a bath. He has shown no interest in the foster's small dog or kitties and appears to have no guarding behaviors. He also has a "soft mouth," meaning he takes food and treats nicely. We will update his bio as we get to know Hudson better. FOSTERED IN STOCKTON
We'll also keep you updated on Maximiliano (Max)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Maximiliano (Max)

German Shepherd Dog Husky

Male, 3 yrs 3 mos
Alameda, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Maximiliano was found wandering the streets as a stray in Stanislaus County in July and was taken to the shelter. He was not microchipped and his owners did not come in to reclaim him. The shelter described Max as "very sweet, high energy dog. Loves the pool and running around the yard. Walks great on the leash. Needs some training. Has a tendency to jump on people. Did good with a female dog and great off leash with a male dog". Although he was a "staff favorite", by Sept, he was scheduled to be euthanized. With no time to spare, Max was saved and is now being fostered in Dixon. He has a couple of two-legged brothers and a four-legged sibling to hang out with along w/some kitties. FOSTERED IN DIXON, CA

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We'll also keep you updated on Cooper's adoption status with email updates.
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Cooper

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 3 yrs 11 mos
Alameda, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
-
Story
Cooper is a male GSD, approx. three years old. He was found running the streets of Stockton in June and picked up as a stray. By July 11, this sweet soul was suffering from kennel stress and was scheduled to be euthanized. Danielle and Peter read his plight and immediately decided to foster Cooper, who was on borrowed time. He was to be euthanized by 5:00 on July 12. Once outside of the shelter and in his foster home Cooper started to relax. And boy did he. He napped and napped like he missed a year of sleep. He slowly met the resident dogs in the house, observed the backyard chickens and peeked at the resident cat, sometimes barking to let him know he saw him. Cooper's silly side started to come out too. He gets the zoomies and seeks out affection from his foster mom and dad with head nudges, paws on an arm or leg, and a lean against them. Cooper is currently living with three older GSDs (two females and a male) and would do best in a home with an older, confident female dog to pal around with. Cooper is potty trained and sleeps in a crate overnight. He is working on leash walking, sit, and how to settle in his crate during the day for short intervals. He will need someone who is experienced, patient, and will keep a consistent schedule with him. This gentle boy is looking to connect with his forever person. FOSTERED IN ACAMPO
We'll also keep you updated on Vinnie's adoption status with email updates.
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Vinnie

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 1 yr 7 mos
Alameda, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Vinnie was found as a stray in Manteca with a severe wound on his hind leg. Thankfully, the leg was not broken, but the vet diagnosed some osteomyelitis in the bone due to infection. Vinnie was prescribed some high-powered meds, and with a lot of TLC, his leg did not have to be amputated. Vinnie is doing very well in his foster home. He is currently living with two dogs (a little female Terrier and a Senior female GSD) and kitties. And although Vinnie is respectful of his foster siblings, he can get a bit rambunctious and forgets his age and size. He is friendly with his foster kitties but wants to "head butt" and play with them so supervision is a must. Daily exercise is a must for this guy! His foster mom takes Vinnie on three-mile walks daily, and his foster dad started taking him on runs. Vinnie is housebroken and crate-trained, although he would rather hang out with the family. FOSTERED IN MANTECA
We'll also keep you updated on Hudson's adoption status with email updates.
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Hudson

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 8 yrs 4 mos
Alameda, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
-
Story
Hudson was found as a stray in the Modesto (CA) area and was taken to the Stanislaus Animal Shelter on July 31 . The shelter staff described Hudson as "loving, leans into affection, knows basic commands, is easy-going, calm, takes treats nicely, and appears to be potty trained". He was temp tested with other dogs, and he was "generally neutral, although he was a bit too curious about a small dog in the beginning, but didn't demonstrate any concerning behavior". Sadly, like most Senior dogs, Hudson was constantly overlooked, and by August 30, he was placed on the shelter's euthanasia "Red List". Thankfully, a kind Samaritan offered to foster Hudson. Kris picked him up with one day to spare. He did well riding in a car and while getting a bath. He has shown no interest in the foster's small dog or kitties and appears to have no guarding behaviors. He also has a "soft mouth," meaning he takes food and treats nicely. We will update his bio as we get to know Hudson better. FOSTERED IN STOCKTON
We'll also keep you updated on Maximiliano (Max)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Maximiliano (Max)

German Shepherd Dog Husky

Male, 3 yrs 3 mos
Alameda, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Maximiliano was found wandering the streets as a stray in Stanislaus County in July and was taken to the shelter. He was not microchipped and his owners did not come in to reclaim him. The shelter described Max as "very sweet, high energy dog. Loves the pool and running around the yard. Walks great on the leash. Needs some training. Has a tendency to jump on people. Did good with a female dog and great off leash with a male dog". Although he was a "staff favorite", by Sept, he was scheduled to be euthanized. With no time to spare, Max was saved and is now being fostered in Dixon. He has a couple of two-legged brothers and a four-legged sibling to hang out with along w/some kitties. FOSTERED IN DIXON, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Bread's adoption status with email updates.
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Bread

German Shepherd Dog Border Collie

Male, Adult
Oakland, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Are you a lover of carbs? Or have you made a New Years resolution to move away from carbs in 2026? Well, either way, I have a solution for you! Come on over to our Oakland Adoption center to meet the 4-year-old, sassy and spunky Shepherd Mix Bread. Bread, the dog, may not add to your calories or affect your New Year's resolution but he will add a certain zest for life, a bubbly personality and a drive for balls that will sure bring a smile to your face. While Bread loves to share his fun personality with his people, he can be a bit nervous to meet you and takes some time to warm up. Bread is also a super smart companion ready to wow with his smarts and game to learn more! Want to play games? He is in! Want to have a trick dog? Sign him up! If it involves, you, snacks and a good time - this lovable guy is all paws for it. Come on in and fall in love today! Primary Color: Tri Color Weight: 44 Age: 4yrs 1mths 1wks
We'll also keep you updated on Rinaldo's adoption status with email updates.
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Rinaldo

German Shepherd Dog Labrador Retriever

Male, Young
Oakland, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Rinaldo!Rinaldo is a sweet, wiggly boy who just needs a moment to warm up-and once he does, you'll see his whole personality shine! He is a recent tripod and is recovering very well, adapting impressively and continuing to enjoy life with confidence and resilience. At first, Rinaldo can be a little unsure, taking his time to figure out if new people and places are safe. But with patience, kindness, and a gentle approach, he blossoms into the most affectionate, happy pup. Once he trusts you, get ready for the wiggles! His tail goes nonstop, and he loves leaning in for soft pets and quiet moments together.Rinaldo is also a bit rowdy and full of enthusiasm, so he would do best in a home without small children. He's the kind of dog who forms deep bonds and will be incredibly loyal to the person who shows him understanding and love. Rinaldo is looking for a calm, steady home that will give him the time he needs to feel secure. In return, he'll give you all the sweetness, resilience, and wiggly joy he has to offer. If you believe the best things are worth a little patience, Rinaldo may be your perfect match. Come meet him-he's ready to trust someone special. Rinaldo is currently in a foster home, but if you would like to meet them, please email customercare@eastbayspca.org. Primary Color: Black Weight: 55.9 Age: 1yrs 3mths 1wks

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German Shepherd Dog shelters & rescues in Alameda, California

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for German Shepherd Dog puppies in Alameda, California. Browse these German Shepherd Dog rescues and shelters below.

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Rescue

1.8 miles

Golden State German Shepherd Rescue

Golden State German Shepherd Rescue, Post Office Box 2956, Alameda, CA 94501

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Shelter

3.1 miles

East Bay SPCA - Oakland

8323 Baldwin Street, Oakland, CA 94621

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

3.2 miles

Rocket Dog Rescue

3561 Foothill Blvd, Oakland, CA 94601

Pet Types: dogs

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Shelter

3.2 miles

Oakland Animal Services

1101 29th Ave, Oakland, CA 94601

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Rescue

8.9 miles

Nobody's Perfekt Dogs

3810 Castro Valley Blvd., Castro Valley, CA 94546

Pet Types: dogs

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Shelter

9.4 miles

San Francisco Animal Care & Control

1419 Bryant Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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Shelter

9.4 miles

The San Francisco SPCA

250 Florida Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Shelter

9.6 miles

Berkeley Animal Care Services

1 Bolivar Drive, Berkeley, CA 94710

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Shelter

12.3 miles

Hayward Animal Shelter

16 Barnes Ct, Hayward, CA 94544

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Rescue

12.3 miles

Pack Lyfe Rescue Inc

hayward, CA 94544

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, farm animals, horses, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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